About
Hammer Prep offers ACT prep, SAT prep, SAT Subject Tests, academic tutoring, and application essays. Tutoring is available online or in person, and the price is the same for both online and in-person tutoring. Tutoring is available seven days a week, and proctored practice exams for the ACT and SAT are offered for current and prospective students.
Programs
- ACT prep
- SAT prep
- SAT Subject Tests
- Academic Tutoring
- Application Essays
At a glance
- General schedule: Tutoring is available seven days a week; proctored practice exams for the ACT and SAT are offered at the office in Sorrento Valley; testing is free for current and prospective students.
- Facility hours: Tutoring: M-Su, 9am – 10pm; Front office: M-Th, 9am – 6pm
About the provider
Hammer Prep has been operating since 2002. Its leadership team includes Andrew Hemmerich, Founder; Erin Robison, Director; Danna, Academic Advisor; and Andrea Scalero, Director of College Advising. The program says it provides one-to-one tutoring and individualized instruction, and its mission is one-to-one tutoring that supports students at every stage of the academic journey.
The price is the same for online or in-person tutoring. Families can schedule a consult by completing the webform or calling 858-793-7737. Hammer Prep provides one-to-one tutoring and individualized instruction.
What families say
“Wow! Thank you. You challenged and motivated my son to score higher than we could have imagined, but most importantly you understood his idiosyncrasies and structured your program to obtain maximum results. After my son saw his scores last night I said to my husband, ‘that was the best money we ever spent. With his score, this could be a life changing event.’” — Monica S. La Jolla High School
Last updated October 13, 2026.
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